How do you make DVD's?

[JWB]

I will be getting a new computer very soon and I will be able to make DVD's, but I know nothing about making DVD's on computers.

Do you need different programs to transfer the video and edit the video?

Is there an easy to use program with which you can edit multiple camera angles and syncronize a soundboard audio source to an audience-shot video? Is this extremely difficult to do?

I figure that once I choose a program, I can learn how to use it through the help instructions...but I could use a little guidance as to which programs to get.

I have dozens of low gen and master VHS concerts that I need to transfer.

[SVL]

You may want to take a look here (http://www.videohelp.com/capture) to see how you can capture video, and then here (http://www.videohelp.com/author) on how to author a DVD.

[ascot]

It's a steep learning curve in order to make high quality DVD's. Do a lot of research and try out free demos whenever you can. I invested in one of those analog to digital conversion boxes which helps smooth out the picture and keeps the audio/video synced:

http://www.canopus.us/US/products/ADVC300/pm_advc300.asp

[ubsman]

The earning curve is pretty steep also. How can anyone justify the cost of this stuff?

[BradOlson]

If you just want to quickly transfer them to DVD, get a VCR/DVD Recorder combo or keep your VCR and hook it up.

[LaserKen]

I've been making DVDs through my work for about 3 yrs (I master 'em and Sony presses 'em). It's a TON of work. I'd recommend beginners start with home DVD recorders (which were not available when I started; plus, my equipment and software is purchased by my employer). Not only is computer-based DVD creation extremely time consuming, as previous posts have suggested, it is very expensive especially when you factor in the learning curve ( it took 3-4 cracks at it to get my early projects just right). The results are wonderful... just have a lot of patience at hand.